Mrs. Hughey's Social Skills group took advantage of the beautiful weather on Thursday and went outside for our annual egg hunt.
Choir Concert and Art Exhibit TONIGHT! Please come to show your support. The doors open at 5:30pm and we invite everyone to explore the HS Art exhibits in the High School before the concert.
Our hallways have transformed into a gallery again — the Semester 2 Exhibit is now live.
Featuring expressive work from Drawing 2, Painting 2, Painting 1, and Sculpture/3D Design students.
Take a moment to wander through and see what they’ve created.
#Congratulations to our April 2026 Students of the Month! #education 🎉
It's time to celebrate our seniors' next steps! Senior Signing Day is on Thursday, April 30th. We will also be recognizing our 3 sport athletes!
DHS Prom Spirit Week: Show Your Spirit All Week Long!
Prom season is here, and we’re kicking things off with an exciting lineup of dress-up days for DHS Prom Spirit Week! This is your chance to have fun, get creative, and show off your school spirit leading up to the big night. Whether you go all out or keep it simple, everyone is encouraged to participate. Please also adhere to the school's dress code policy.
Here’s what to expect each day—plus some ideas if you’re not sure what to wear:
1. Monday – Country vs. Country Club
Pick your vibe: rustic country or polished country club.
Country ideas: flannel shirts, jeans, cowboy boots, hats, denim jackets.
Country Club ideas: polos, khakis, tennis skirts, sweaters over shoulders, pearls.
Grab some friends and represent your side!
2. Tuesday – Rhyme Without Reason
Team up with a friend or group and dress as things that rhyme—even if they don’t relate!
Examples: “Cat & Hat,” “Bee & Tea,” “Teacher & Creature.”
The sillier and more creative, the better.
3. Wednesday – Neon Day
Turn up the brightness and wear your boldest neon colors.
Think bright pink, electric green, neon orange, and glowing accessories.
Add glow sticks, funky sunglasses, or colorful socks to stand out.
4. Thursday – Fairytale Day
Bring your favorite fairytale characters to life.
Ideas: princesses, knights, dragons, witches, or magical creatures.
You can go classic or add your own creative twist to a character.
5. Friday – Dress as Your Favorite Movie
End the week by becoming a character from your favorite film.
Examples: superheroes, iconic duos, animated characters, or classic movie stars.
You can go solo or coordinate with friends for a group theme.
6. PROM DAY!! -- The big night is finally here—time to dress your best and celebrate!
Let’s make this prom week unforgettable by showing off creativity, school pride, and a little bit of fun each day. We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!
Prom season is here, and we’re kicking things off with an exciting lineup of dress-up days for DHS Prom Spirit Week! This is your chance to have fun, get creative, and show off your school spirit leading up to the big night. Whether you go all out or keep it simple, everyone is encouraged to participate. Please also adhere to the school's dress code policy.
Here’s what to expect each day—plus some ideas if you’re not sure what to wear:
1. Monday – Country vs. Country Club
Pick your vibe: rustic country or polished country club.
Country ideas: flannel shirts, jeans, cowboy boots, hats, denim jackets.
Country Club ideas: polos, khakis, tennis skirts, sweaters over shoulders, pearls.
Grab some friends and represent your side!
2. Tuesday – Rhyme Without Reason
Team up with a friend or group and dress as things that rhyme—even if they don’t relate!
Examples: “Cat & Hat,” “Bee & Tea,” “Teacher & Creature.”
The sillier and more creative, the better.
3. Wednesday – Neon Day
Turn up the brightness and wear your boldest neon colors.
Think bright pink, electric green, neon orange, and glowing accessories.
Add glow sticks, funky sunglasses, or colorful socks to stand out.
4. Thursday – Fairytale Day
Bring your favorite fairytale characters to life.
Ideas: princesses, knights, dragons, witches, or magical creatures.
You can go classic or add your own creative twist to a character.
5. Friday – Dress as Your Favorite Movie
End the week by becoming a character from your favorite film.
Examples: superheroes, iconic duos, animated characters, or classic movie stars.
You can go solo or coordinate with friends for a group theme.
6. PROM DAY!! -- The big night is finally here—time to dress your best and celebrate!
Let’s make this prom week unforgettable by showing off creativity, school pride, and a little bit of fun each day. We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!
🎉 After Prom 2026 Details — We Cannot Wait!! 🎉
Dupo High School students, get ready for an unforgettable night!
This event is for high school students only, and all supervision will be provided by Dupo High School staff to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone.
If you missed the deadline to purchase an After Prom-only ticket and were unsure of details but still want to join in on the fun, you can still buy a ticket for After Prom only and be part of an amazing night! Please do so no later than Friday, April 17th in the high school office.
Prices: $25 single and $45 couple.
Don’t miss out on the games, fun, prizes, and memories! We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! 🎊✨
Congratulations to Erin Mitchell, Dupo Jr-Sr High Staff Member of the Month!
Mr. Griffin's 9th grade students in the school orientation class had the opportunity to explore a wide range of library resources designed to support their academic success and personal interests. During the session, they were introduced to research databases that can help them find reliable information for assignments and projects. They also learned how to use the cloud-based library system to conveniently check out audiobooks, making reading more accessible and flexible for different learning styles.
In addition, students explored other available resources such as toolkits, games, and various multimedia materials that can enhance both learning and creativity. The orientation lesson helped students become more familiar with how to navigate these tools and understand the many ways the library can support them throughout the school year.
Overall, students found these resources to be extremely helpful and recognized the library as a valuable part of their high school journey, providing them with tools for academic achievement, independent learning, and personal growth.
In addition, students explored other available resources such as toolkits, games, and various multimedia materials that can enhance both learning and creativity. The orientation lesson helped students become more familiar with how to navigate these tools and understand the many ways the library can support them throughout the school year.
Overall, students found these resources to be extremely helpful and recognized the library as a valuable part of their high school journey, providing them with tools for academic achievement, independent learning, and personal growth.
ADULTING 101: Mr. Griffin’s Money Simulation in Action 💸
During this unit, Mr. Griffin’s Consumer Education/Personal Finance class had the opportunity to learn how to write checks and understand financial tools like money orders. In addition to these foundational skills, students participated in a hands-on simulation that brought real-life financial responsibilities into the classroom. Each student was given a checkbook register and rotated through 10 different stations, each representing common monthly expenses.
To begin, students researched their dream careers to determine their estimated annual income. From there, they worked through stations that included expenses such as eating out, cell phone bills, groceries and household supplies, miscellaneous costs, transportation and auto fees, childcare, college payments or debt, housing (rent or mortgage), and health expenses. After budgeting for all necessities, students evaluated whether they had money remaining and discussed the importance of giving back, connecting it to Dave Ramsey’s fifth foundation of donating to charity. This activity helped students better understand budgeting, financial decision-making, and the realities of managing money in everyday life.
During this unit, Mr. Griffin’s Consumer Education/Personal Finance class had the opportunity to learn how to write checks and understand financial tools like money orders. In addition to these foundational skills, students participated in a hands-on simulation that brought real-life financial responsibilities into the classroom. Each student was given a checkbook register and rotated through 10 different stations, each representing common monthly expenses.
To begin, students researched their dream careers to determine their estimated annual income. From there, they worked through stations that included expenses such as eating out, cell phone bills, groceries and household supplies, miscellaneous costs, transportation and auto fees, childcare, college payments or debt, housing (rent or mortgage), and health expenses. After budgeting for all necessities, students evaluated whether they had money remaining and discussed the importance of giving back, connecting it to Dave Ramsey’s fifth foundation of donating to charity. This activity helped students better understand budgeting, financial decision-making, and the realities of managing money in everyday life.
Buy your 2025-2026 Jr/Sr High Yearbook today! They are only $55 until May 1st, then the price increases to $60. They can be purchased online at jostens.com or with Mr. Weier.
Mr. Griffin’s Business Management Class had the opportunity to attend the Economic Development Council in St. Peters and Alro Steel in Earth City. During these visits, students gained real-world insight into how businesses operate on a daily basis, including logistics, inventory, productivity, manufacturing, and business incubation.
Students also learned about SBA 504 loan program and how it supports business growth. They participated in a role-play scenario focused on opening a business and planning how it would function and operate, and engaged in a panel discussion with professionals about careers and day-to-day business operations.
This experience helped students gain valuable insight into their future as they begin creating their own businesses and developing business plans from scratch in class, allowing them to apply what they learned in a real-world context.
Students also learned about SBA 504 loan program and how it supports business growth. They participated in a role-play scenario focused on opening a business and planning how it would function and operate, and engaged in a panel discussion with professionals about careers and day-to-day business operations.
This experience helped students gain valuable insight into their future as they begin creating their own businesses and developing business plans from scratch in class, allowing them to apply what they learned in a real-world context.
Congratulations to Lee Pennington, our April CTE Business Student of the Month! 👏
Lee stands out for being extremely organized and proactive in his learning. He regularly communicates with his teacher through email when he needs additional support or has questions about assignments, showing great responsibility and initiative. Lee is excelling in Business Management, consistently completing his work on time and asking thoughtful questions to better understand the material. His effort and dedication do not go unnoticed!
When you see Lee, be sure to congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition. Great job, Lee—keep up the excellent work! 🌟
Lee stands out for being extremely organized and proactive in his learning. He regularly communicates with his teacher through email when he needs additional support or has questions about assignments, showing great responsibility and initiative. Lee is excelling in Business Management, consistently completing his work on time and asking thoughtful questions to better understand the material. His effort and dedication do not go unnoticed!
When you see Lee, be sure to congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition. Great job, Lee—keep up the excellent work! 🌟
Our self-contained special education classes at the Jr./Sr. High School had a blast at the first ever Red Bud Carnival. Students had amazing time dancing, playing games, getting face paint done, receiving a balloon of their choice from a balloon artist, and eating a delicious lunch! We were excited that our student teacher could join us too! Enjoy our photos from the photo booth!
March Mammal Madness has reached its end. The students loved it and have enjoyed hearing about the crazy retellings. Throughout the month, we have gained some other competitors from outside our room as well which has added a fun twist to our leaderboard. For the top scorer, it came down to a student and Mr. G. The student came out victorious with 109 points out of the possible 138 points! For the Busted Bracketeers, it came down to two extra people we had competing with us which is why you do not see an award listed. For this year the Humpback Whale was victorious and found its way onto the Wheaties box like a famous athlete would. We are sad it is over but cannot wait for next year!
This year's AFJROTC trip was to beautiful Colorado Springs! Sights included the Garden of the Gods, Olympic and Paralympic museum, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, the Air Force Academy, and train rides to Pike's Peak and through the Royal Gorge.
I am sure you all have be anxiously awaiting an update of the March Mammal Madness. After testing for our junior high students we were able to watch our updates that have taken us through the Final Four to announce who the final battle will be with. We still have 4 people without broken brackets and the winner will come down to who wins the championship! Sadly we will have to wait till after Spring Break to announce the winner but I am sure it will be a crazy battle to end it all. Stay tuned!
Mrs Hughey visited Ms. Hall's English class today. She talked with students about the cycle of violence, which is a topic discussed in the final novel of the semester.
The High School Electrical class this month had the honor of showcasing some of their knowledge to the Jr. High students that are a part of the STEM classes. These High Schoolers lead by example on the importance of electrical safety by ensuring they all wore personal protection equipment. They then showed the STEM class how to wire up a simple job and even allowed them to participate after. The Electrical class not only lead by example in safe wiring practices, but also answered and encouraged the STEM students to tap into their practical knowledge about circuits that they had been working on with Mrs. Kellie over the past month. Big shout out to Mrs. Kellie for making this happen and all of the Electrical students for teaching safe wiring techniques to the STEM class.
Wellness Wednesday Success – Welcome Ms. Louise! 🧘♀️
The Wellness committee is excited to welcome Ms. Louise, a former staff member, back to campus today as she led a Wellness Wednesday yoga session!
Staff members had the opportunity to take a break from their busy schedules, relax, and recharge through a guided yoga session focused on mindfulness and wellness. The session created a calm and positive environment, allowing everyone to reset and prioritize their well-being.
Our staff truly loved and enjoyed every moment of today’s experience. It was a great reminder of the importance of taking time for ourselves, even during the busiest days.
We are so grateful to Ms. Louise for sharing her time and expertise with us. We look forward to the possibility of continuing Wellness Wednesday sessions in the future!
The Wellness committee is excited to welcome Ms. Louise, a former staff member, back to campus today as she led a Wellness Wednesday yoga session!
Staff members had the opportunity to take a break from their busy schedules, relax, and recharge through a guided yoga session focused on mindfulness and wellness. The session created a calm and positive environment, allowing everyone to reset and prioritize their well-being.
Our staff truly loved and enjoyed every moment of today’s experience. It was a great reminder of the importance of taking time for ourselves, even during the busiest days.
We are so grateful to Ms. Louise for sharing her time and expertise with us. We look forward to the possibility of continuing Wellness Wednesday sessions in the future!
